A painting exhibition was held in the Central Highland city of Da Lat on February 28 to showcase works created by Japanese politicians, artists and economists.

The event, jointly held by the Japanese Akita Club of America (JACA) and the Japan-Vietnam Cooperation Club, was part of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the two countries’ diplomatic ties.

On display were special art works created by former Japanese Prime Ministers Kaifu Toshiki and Asho Taro, congressman Tsuruho Yosuke, and Japan’s goodwill ambassador to Vietnam, singer Sugi Ryotaro.

The exhibited works featured the beauty of the people and landscapes of Japan, as well as Japanese traditional festivals.

The exhibition is expected to strengthen bilateral friendship and cooperation in the future, said Noro Akihiko, former governor of Mie prefecture and member of JACA.